Wheat, flour prices surge in Hyderabad

The prices of wheat and flour have witnessed a fresh increase in Hyderabad, putting additional pressure on household budgets and raising concerns among consumers already struggling with rising food costs.

HYDERABAD: The prices of wheat and flour have witnessed a fresh increase in Hyderabad, putting additional pressure on household budgets and raising concerns among consumers already struggling with rising food costs.

According to market sources, flour is currently being sold at prices ranging between Rs135 and Rs145 per kilogram in different parts of the city. The increase has triggered concern among citizens, particularly low- and middle-income families, who rely on flour as a staple food item.

Flour mill owners said the price of a 10-kilogram flour bag has risen from Rs1,350 to Rs1,450, marking an increase of Rs100. They attributed the latest rise primarily to higher wheat prices in the open market.

The price of wheat has also recorded a significant increase. According to grain market traders, the price of a 100-kilogram wheat sack has climbed from Rs10,800 to Rs11,800, reflecting an increase of around Rs1,000.

Traders said fluctuations in wheat prices in the open market were directly affecting flour prices, leaving millers with little option but to revise their rates.

Citizens have expressed frustration over the continued increase in the prices of essential food items. They urged the authorities to monitor wheat and flour markets and take effective measures to prevent unnecessary price hikes.

Consumers also called for stronger market oversight and action against profiteering so that essential food commodities remain available at affordable prices.